Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings
Highway Star settings for Ibanez IBZ10G V2
Deep Purple · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Deep Purple "Highway Star" solo tone on a Ibanez IBZ10G V2, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Incorporate fast alternate picking to maintain note definition.
- Focus on dynamic playing to capture the touch-sensitive response of the amp.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 10
Ibanez IBZ10G V2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking to capture the aggressive rhythm.
- Use palm muting for added punch and clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance note separation.
The original rig
What Deep Purple used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ibanez IBZ10G V2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1971 Fender Stratocaster (maple neck, scalloped fretboard, stock single coils)
- Amp
- Marshall Major 200W head (model 1967), into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Highway Star adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Deep Purple's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Ibanez IBZ10G V2 settings for Highway Star?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Highway Star?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Deep Purple use on Highway Star?
Guitar: 1971 Fender Stratocaster (maple neck, scalloped fretboard, stock single coils). Amp: Marshall Major 200W head (model 1967), into Marshall 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG220PA1BKB. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.